Linlithgow, Palace 1897
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Photo of Linlithgow, Palace 1897

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Linlithgow became a favourite royal residence, though during the wars with the English it was often under siege or counter-siege. Mary, Queen of Scots was born here in 1542, and Prince Charles Edward Stuart stayed here in 1745. The palace was accidentally burnt down by General Hawley's troops in 1746.

A Selection of Memories from Linlithgow

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Linlithgow

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You were my rock and you kept me safe I will miss you on your bday 11/4 2016 sweet dreams mum your loving son David xxxxxxxxxxx
I spent a lot of my childhood at my G.Grandmother's auld hoose in the High Street, Linlithgow across the road from Alva House. Through a close, a Mrs Swan lived up right and Liza Dalrymple on the left. Next door was a Jimmie O'Connor (?) and Ian (?) who sang like a linty. On my only return visit, was devastated to find those houses gone, taking precious memories with them. I remember Tyndall McClellands, the swing ...see more
Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland is the place where my Dad was born in 1901. Born 1901 Died 1980.